Sunil Patil and Associates

Sunil Patil and Associates started in 1994, completed more than 300 projects in residential, industrial , commercial, mass housing, public places etc. Having offices in Kolhapur and Pune with around 40 team mates together.

Having won a National award-IIID-MK 2008 for Interior+ Architectural Interior Category and a Regional award-IIID-MK 2008 for Interior+ Architectural Interior Category was one of the Three Architects from India Invited to attend the International Conference "Foreign Architects Meet Marmomac on Stone Architecture" held in Verona, Italy in October 2003. .

His Design Philosophy: Harmony with Nature . By instinct, man likes to be with the nature. His body his mind responds better to the nature than man made spaces. There is nothing better than nature that relaxes the man and keeps him healthier. Architecture that we create shall be as sensitive to the nature as our skin. We try to create spaces with the minimum intervention with the nature, The Architecture which is in -Harmony with nature.The spaces which we create shall not just satisfy the functional needs of the users but shall become their companion in sharing the unforgettable moments in their life. .

The Contemporary Vernacular Architecture: The architecture shall belong to the geographical location, the culture, the climate and the aera in which it is built. Our designs stress on using vernacular material in a contemporary Architectureal style says Sunil patil .

Times Students Outreach Program

As the part of the Students Outreach Program initiated by Times Interior for encouraging students to accomplish new heights, let me welcome all you creative ones to take part in this online event.

Assignment for this month:

Send the complete sketch for a 5000 sqft house including plan, front elevation , side view and back view to robin@timesinterior.com. The mandatory requirements are 4 bedrooms , 1 dining room , 1 kitchen and 1 living room. Visit our FB page to see if your plan is published. The entry which gets most LIKES will win a prize money of 200 USD!

The top 5 entries will be published in our website www.timesinterior.com featuring the full bio of the contestants.

Rush in with your creative drawings to robin@timesinterior.com .
Details Required:
Full Name

• Address
• College Address
• Educational Background
• Contact Number
• Reference Email

Entries will be closed on DEC 15, 2011

Prize Announcement on JAN 1, 2012

Powder Room

A Breath Of Fresh Air For The Powder Room

Few people consider a bathroom as a room. For most people it is a place to fulfil the morning ablutions. A chosen few consider it a room and are creative enough to make it more than a place to flush and wash the face. How about creating the classic 18th century Powder Room? We have some mint fresh ideas. So dig your noses and learn how the scent of the talcum and perfume can rejuvenate not only you but also the guests when they want to retouch the make-up after a delicious dinner.

What is Powder Room

The existence of powder rooms started in the early 18th century during the Victorian era. Ladies excused themselves to use the powder rooms rather than using the term going to the bathroom in public places. They used these powder rooms to reset wigs or powder their noses and fresh the makeup.

Economy and paucity of space has compelled us to use less FSI. Creativity can do wonders and here's how once you add the powder room to the amenities of the guest room. It is an understated luxury that will be appreciated. In today's property mart having a powder room means you belong to the elite neighbourhood. Most places have undergone renovations to create a niche for indulgence by cutting down the balcony space, by converting closet space into a small bathroom. By downsizing a few spaces a homeowner is glad to display a small area for the guests as 'POWDER ROOM'. Dressing up your Powder Room can be ongoing and easy. You can have wild, cozy, warm, cool, and even pink with color schemes. It provides all the liberty to be creative. You don�t need the perfect blend of colors. The range of accessories in the market contributes to the kind of variety that can be displayed to enhance your mood or that of the guest. Right from the soap dispensers to scent candles and antique framed mirrors with linen towels embroidered the range is endless. Even though your powder room is being placed in the smallest area in the home, it will grab the attention of guests if done well.

Choose right accessories

Coming to the accessories you can line up one of the best exquisite range of perfumes, organic soaps, liquid soaps, and linen hand towels and liven up with a few creepers in your ceramic pots. The lights can also bring drama to your powder room .You can opt for lighters above the mirror or even on a small colourful painting on a wall. Or just colour one wall bright clad with tiles or covered with a wall paper and use bright LED light. Having a few magazines to read add to the accessories of your powder room.

Sanitary fittings

The minimum size needs to be 4�0�x 6�0� and maximum to your taste and space. You don't need to have a bigger space like your bathroom defining dry and wet area, all you need to have is a dry area with a wash basin accessorized and well lit with a mirror and toilet with enough space to move around and allowing your guest to redress or to add the last pin in time or slightly refresh themselves with a hand wash. Let's grab logical ideas from the range of ceramic fittings available. Well for the basin you can choose a ceramic or a glass bowl fitting it above your counter with a good foam flow spout going for granite and a marble counter looks very repetitive so here the counter can be of under lit glass, acrylic or any bright natural stone. It is not necessary

Home Interiors

Home Decor Ideas

Some golden rules for living room decoration:

The one and only golden rule for decorating living room is to go by the instincts. The most important fact is that a living room is not showpiece element in the house. It is the place where the entire family hangs out. Thus, every one�s need should be kept in mind while designing. If the ideal furniture for living room should be casual and comfortable. A couch, some bean bags for elders and children, rocking chairs. Make sure that the living room has entertainment facilities. Make sure that the living room has enough of natural light. the presence of nature in form little plants will add freshness to the room. There is simply no substitute for fresh flowers. They add freshness to the room and their vibrant color adds to the youthful spirit. And their sweet aroma will set the mood right for a great day.

Foyer Design

Foyer Design - Tips by Herman Chan

We are glad to let our readers know that Herman Chan International Interior Design Expert would be giving us design tips through our website , Welcome Mr Herman chan

Sometime people focus so much on the big rooms like kitchen, living room, master bedroom suite that the smaller spaces in a house get swept under the rug. One small space that I urge you not to forget in decorating your house is the entryway foyer.

I see this time and time again when I assess properties. What I usually see is, at best, the foyer is an afterthought and shoddily decorated, and at worst, it is simply overlooked by many people.

Living Room

Living Room Decor Ideas

A living room is usually decorated to add a 'wow factor' for visitors. Those who have space can make it a point of talking conversation amongst an elite guest list. So what's in vogue to make this space magical? Good taste in interiors can bring a chic look 'like a jaw dropping art installation or large mirrors hanging on the wall or strategically placed in corners. A well textured living room can have a touch of class from a professional interior designer with right natural lights and mood lighting to boot.

What separates this elegant reception room from making it look like a curio shop or supermarket with many 'well travelled memento's jostling for space in badly lit show cases?

Some golden rules for living room decoration- The one and only golden rule for decorating living room is to go by the instincts. The most important fact is that a living room is not showpiece element in the house. It is the place where the entire family hangs out. Thus, every one's need should be kept in mind while designing. If the ideal furniture for living room should be casual and comfortable. A couch, some bean bags for elders and children, rocking chairs. Make sure that the living room has entertainment facilities. Make sure that the living room has enough of natural light. the presence of nature in form little plants will add freshness to the room. There is simply no substitute for fresh flowers. They add freshness to the room and their vibrant color adds to the youthful spirit. And their sweet aroma will set the mood right for a great day.

Always remember adding as much as natural light and ventilation to your living rooms is the best part which will also bring in a lot of positive energy to your room.

Dining Rooms

Fine Dining Room-Lifestyle changers

The best of family conversations are held in the dining rooms. They are memories of grandma's spicy curries; mom's baked cookie treats and dad's pizza takeaway on weekends. So what story does your dining table have? Considering it is an essential space in the home, it can be a real lifestyle changer-for fine dining experience. A well designed dining room has its own successful recipe. The wisest way to decorate is to go by the size of the room. Set the theme; choose the furniture, the wall paints and textures to make the place all the more appealing. There are people who live to eat and others who eat to live. Either way, they head to dining room. Welcome to a feast of ideas for exclusive dining rooms. Let the creative juices flow freely, for often great ideas come up unnoticed. 'Fine Dining' is not synonymous only with appetite. Fine dining is also not synonymous with posh restaurants. But it is a collective experience constituted of good food, better place and best ambience. It can be achieved right at home. Depending on your lifestyle choose the ambience the dining space shall have. For small rooms, a tempered durable glass table is ideal. Chairs that complement the table are best. For low maintenance, ensure that cleaning once a week is sufficient. Crystal glass tops are also in vogue. Should the dining area have reflective mirrors, the sparkle of crystal table top is fine. It is also easy to clean after a noisy dinner or a lazy brunch on Sundays. A wide entrance makes the place look spacious. This will also invite more light which is another trick to make smaller places look bigger. Though electric lighting and candles are essential elements but there is no substitute to natural light. It will be great of the glass window offers a pleasant view along with light.